Have you ever noticed how powerful it feels when someone truly listens to you—not just to your words but to your heart? Listening is often overlooked in leadership, yet it may be one of the most important qualities a leader can embody. 1 I am constantly growing in this critical area. Helping People Feel SeenIn... Continue Reading →
https://videopress.com/v/lR8jnidx?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true A Team Adventure on Izta In May 2011, Terry and I gathered seven colleagues from our Mexico office - an accountant, a graphic designer, programmers, HR staff, and our operations director. It was the perfect day for an adventure that would blend leadership development with mountain climbing. After a delightful drive through pine-scented mountain... Continue Reading →
https://videopress.com/v/2wSE76Ra?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.files.wordpress.com%2F2wSE76Ra%2Fsummit-within-story-e2-orignal_mp4_std.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Episode 2 of the Story Behind the Story My second ascent of Izta volcano would be different - this time, my son and I were hiking companions. At 13,000 feet basecamp, every breath reminded us we were in the mountain's domain. We spent the afternoon acclimatizing, exploring rugged terrain and climbing foothills. Into the... Continue Reading →
Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash Most people would not know this about me, but I have an anger problem. It is not a loud, violent anger; in my family, we call it “the lava” – a slow, imperceptible quiet burn. Several years ago, I decided to do something about it. I now understand more of anger’s origins... Continue Reading →
I recently read Michael Bungay Stanier’s book, “The Coaching Habit”. It was one of the best coaching books I’ve read. My wife, Terry also read it and summarized the book in a post on her blog. Check it out,
Hi, friends!
It’s been a while. I have not had the mental space to write clear thoughts for a long time. However, today is the day. I received the fun (and motivating) notification that this blog has had over 100,000 all-time views(!), and I finished a book that I liked a lot and want to share with you. When I share my learning with others, it sticks better with me, so thank you for helping me out by reading this post. The added plus is that I think you will learn things that are also helpful for you.
The book I finished is called “The Coaching Habit,” written by a coaching guru, born in Australia, now living in Canada, named Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS). He writes with humor and wit; the book is easy-to-apply practical and deeply wise.
The book’s premise is “say less…
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